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For 20 years I’ve used a mouse for general computer usage and also for drawing in Illustrator for all vector work. I’ve always sworn that using a mouse to control the Pen Tool was far more accurate for vector work … Continue reading →

Our vector conversion service includes converting PNG files into high quality vector images. The PNG file format was originally designed as a replacement or an improvement on the GIF format. Therefore PNG files are more suitable when used on the … Continue reading →

We are usually able to work from hand drawn sketches such as the examples below. It’s not really feasible for us to draw every single pencil stroke and shading element in vector, so we would normally redraw the lines as … Continue reading →

There are 2 different methods for converting your image to vector, the first is auto tracing and the other is having a manual vector conversion. Autotracing Auto tracing your artwork into a vector image can sometimes be beneficial depending on the … Continue reading →

Once your bitmap image has been converted to a vector format you will be able to use it for just about any purpose and it will always remain sharp, no matter what size you scale it up to. You could treat your … Continue reading →

What does GSM mean? GSM stands for Grams per Square Metre and indicates what the weight of the paper or card would be if it were 1m x 1m in size (i.e. 1 metre square). We would recommend a 350gsm … Continue reading →

A Vector Image can be re sized to any size without any loss in quality. This makes them ideal for company logos or other objects that have to be re sized frequently. Typical uses are for stationery, large banners, signs, vehicle graphics … Continue reading →